Nahida Akter appointed captain of Bangladesh women's T20I team
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Nahida Akter has been appointed as the captain of the Bangladesh women's T20I team, with her leadership set to begin next month at the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy. She has been given a one-year term to lead the team. This appointment marks a significant step in her career as she takes on this prominent role in the national setup. The tournament will provide her with the opportunity to showcase her leadership skills on an international platform.
- •Nahida Akter is appointed T20I captain for Bangladesh women's team.
- •Her first assignment is the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy next month.
- •She receives an initial one-year term as captain.
- 3:15 PMESPNcricinfo — Nahida Akter named Bangladesh women's T20I captain
"She has been given an initial one-year term, with the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy next month set to be her first assignment
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